Looking for a light, creamy no-bake dessert that's a total crowd-pleaser? This Strawberry Jello Fluff Salad is sweet, nostalgic, and beyond easy. Keep scrolling 👇👇
Fluffy Cool Whip + strawberry jello = instant dessert magic.
Heading to a summer BBQ? Want something retro for Easter or Christmas? This no-bake salad is always the first bowl scraped clean. Fruity, fluffy, and filled with marshmallows-it's sweet nostalgia in every bite.
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Recipe Ingredients
This recipe is all about that fluffy, creamy texture-like a strawberry cloud in every spoonful.
- 4.6 oz cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix - Do NOT use instant pudding-it won't set properly for this recipe.
- 6 oz strawberry Jell-O (two 3 oz boxes) - Using two boxes gives more flavor.
- 3 cups water
- 16 oz Cool Whip - Thaw overnight in the fridge for the fluffiest texture.
- 10 oz mini marshmallows (about 4 cups)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced - Use ripe berries.
How to Make Strawberry Fluff Salad
Making a delicious Strawberry Fluff Salad is easy and requires just a few simple steps.
Step 1: Cook The Base
Add 4.6 oz cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix, 6 oz strawberry jello mix, and 3 cups water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil while stirring. Once bubbling, remove from heat and pour into a large bowl. Cover and chill in the fridge for 4-6 hours until thickened.
Step 2: Beat It Smooth
Once the base is fully chilled and set, use a hand mixer to beat until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Fold In Cool Whip
Fold in 16 oz thawed Cool Whip using a spatula.
Step 4: Add The Marshmallows & Strawberries
Gently stir in 10 oz mini marshmallows and 2 cups sliced strawberries until everything is evenly combined.
Step 5: Chill and Serve
Keep chilled until ready to serve. Optional: top with extra whipped cream, a few fresh berries, or crushed cookies for garnish.
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Topping Ideas
- Whipped cream + extra sliced strawberries
- Crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers
- Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- Mini chocolate chips
- Sweetened shredded coconut
Recipe Tips
- Chill time is key - Make sure the jello-pudding base is fully set before mixing.
- Fold gently - To keep it fluffy, don't overmix.
- Use fresh strawberries - Frozen ones release water and can make the salad soggy.
- Fluffy Texture Tip - Chill the Jello-pudding base fully before mixing in Cool Whip. This helps create that signature creamy, cloud-like fluff.
- Double it - Feeding a crowd? Just double all ingredients.
How To Store Leftover Salad
- Refresh leftovers: Fold in a bit of fresh Cool Whip before serving if it looks flat.
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not ideal-texture changes after thawing.
Need something light and crowd-pleasing? Don't miss my Strawberry Angel Food Cake Dessert and Strawberry Pineapple Cake-both are perfect for potlucks and summer get-togethers. You can also keep things classic with a cozy Strawberry Banana Bread or a warm Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp topped with vanilla ice cream.
Variations
- Swap strawberries with pineapple, raspberries, or mandarin oranges like my orange fluff salad.
- Try different Jell-O flavors like raspberry or orange.
- Use whipped cream instead of Cool Whip for a less sweet version.
- Add angel food cake cubes for a strawberry shortcake-style twist.
- Make it extra creamy with a spoonful of sweetened condensed milk.
Option Without Pudding
Want to skip the pudding step? Try this shortcut version: Dissolve 6 oz strawberry Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water. Stir in 1 can sweetened condensed milk and 8 oz Cool Whip until smooth. Fold in mini marshmallows and fresh strawberries, then chill before serving.
If you love strawberry desserts as much as I do, you're in the right place. Try my Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats for a creamy make-ahead breakfast, or these Strawberry Muffins that bake up soft, fluffy, and bursting with berries.
FAQs
Nope! It must be cook-and-serve vanilla pudding for this to set correctly.
Yes. Use fresh whipped cream, but know it may be less sweet and a bit softer.
Pink fluff usually uses raspberry Jell-O and canned fruit cocktail, while strawberry fluff uses fresh strawberries and strawberry Jell-O.
Traditionally served as a sweet side at special meals like Easter, Christmas, or 4th of July, but it also makes a simple no-bake dessert. You can do either!
Strawberry Jello Fluff Salad
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Ingredients
- 4.6 ounces cook and serve vanilla pudding mix - - use cook and serve, NOT instant pudding
- 6 ounces strawberry jello - 2 boxes
- 3 cups water
- 16 ounces cool whip (about half a container) - thawed overnight in fridge
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows - approx 4 cups
- 2 cups fresh strawberries - sliced
Instructions
- Add the vanilla pudding mix, strawberry jello mix and water to a medium saucepan and stir together. Bring to a boil, then remove and stir.
- Pour into a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, chill in fridge 4-6 hrs.
- Once thickened, beat with handmixer until creamy.
- Fold in the thawed cool whip with a spatula.
- Add the marshmallows and strawberries and gently fold in as well.
- Keep in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-calculated and meant to be an approximation only.
Amy says
It was great for my birthday party!